Snow-remover.



No. 650,507. Ptented May 29, |900.

. R. HELLER.

SNOW REMOVER.

(Application led Jan. 23, 1900.)

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N0. 650,507. Patented may 29, |900. R. HELLER.

SNOW REMOVER.

(Application leld J'nn. 23, 1900;)

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(N0 Model.)

No. 650,507. Patented May 2,9, |900. R. HELLER. vs'uow Removes.

(Application led Jan. 23, 1900.)

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No. 650,507. Patented May 29, |900;

R. HELLER.

SNOW REMUVER.

(Application filed Jan. 23, 1900.)

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UNITED STATES;

PATENT AOEEICE. f

ROBR'F HELLER., OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANA.

sncuivres/:cuvesA SPECIFICATIGN forming part of Letters Patent No;` 650,507, dated May 29, 1900. Application mcd January 23,190()I serial No. 2,423. (No moan.)

To alf, whom it 1mi//ycrmceraw 13e it known that I, ROBERT HELLER, a citi zen of the United States, residing in the city and county of Philadelphia, State yof Pennsylvania, have invented a new and useful Impro vement in Snow-Removers,which improvement is fully set forth in the'following specilisation and accompanying drawings.

My invention consists of a machine for removing snow, more especially from car-tracks, streets, roads, the. the same embodyinga primary conveyor which gages the snow and raises the same and an auxiliary conveyer upon which the snow is dumped and by which it is directed to the side of the track or bed, means for adapting the auxiliary conveyer to be shifted so as to discharge the snow to the right or left, as required, means for adapting the primary conveyer to have its angle of inclination changed according to requirements, means for adapting the auxiliary conveyer to be moved in longitudinal direction or to and from the primary conveyer, so as to be adjusted relatively to the dumping end thereof, and means for adapting the auxiliary conveyer to be placed in longitudinal position or in line with the primary conveyer, so as tobe folded on the car-truck or vehicle which supports it, said means being hereinafter described, and the novel features of the same pointed out in the claims that follow the specification.

It further consists of details of construction whereby various adjustments of the conveyers may be effected and the relative parts locked when adjusted, as will be hereinafter described, and pointed out in the claims that follow the specification.l

Figure l represents a side elevation of a snow-remover embodying my invention. Fig. 2 represents a top or plan view thereof. Fig. 3 represents an end view, omitting the rear portion of the machine. Fig. 4 represents a longitudinal vertical section of a portion of Fig. 3. Fig. 5 represents a perspective view of a portion of Fig. 3. Fig. 6 represents a perspective view'of another portion of Fig. 3. Fig. 7 represents a perspective View of some of the members employedforehanging the anglo of inclination of the primary conveyer.

vSimilar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the figures.

Referring to the drawings, A designates a vslot D to receive the screnT D2, the latter entering the shaft B, so that said gear-wheels VC may be shifted to the right or left, and thus `mesh with opposite sides of the beveled gearwheel E to canse the latter to rotate in the reverse direction as required for purposes to .be hereinafter explained.

Mounted on the shaft B is the sprocketlwheel F, around which passes the endless sprocket chain G, the rsame also passing around the sprocket-wheel H, which is connected with the shaft J,the latter being mounted on the truck A at the end opposite the 'shaft B and carrying the sprocket-wheel K.

L designates a tilting conveyer whose frame L is mounted on the shaft J and has spaced or toothed wheels M, securedfto shafts on the upper and lower ends thereof, around which wheels passes the endless traveler or apron N, formed of a series of buckets jointed to each other and provided with studs which engage with said wheels M. On the shaft of the upper roller M is the sprocket-wheel P, around which is passed the endless sprocketchain Q, the latter also passing around the 'sprocket-wheel K, which is secured to the shaft J, it being evident that when power is applied to the driving-shaft B, owing to the sprocket-wheels'F and H, the sprocket-chain G, the sprocket-wheels H, K, and P, the shaft J, and the sprocket-chain Q, motion is communicated to the upper roller M, and consequently to the traveler or apron N, it being noticed that the conveyer L is placed-at the forward part of the truck A and has its lower portion over the bed of the track adjacent to the rails thereof, so that the lowermost buckets are presented to the mass of snowin front of the truck and are caused to take up the same and raise it to the topof the conveyer,`

from whence it is dumped in the direction of the arrow ct in Fig. l, it being noticedV that rearward of said conveyer L is the laterallydischarging conveyer R, which consists of an IOO endless traveler or apron R2, formed of buckets jointed together after the manner of those of the buckets N and mounted on the frame S, said buckets passing around the spaced or toothed wheels .'l, whose shafts have their bearings on said frame and have secured to them the sprocket-wheels U, around which is passed the sprocket-chain V, said chain V also passing around the tightening-rollers NV and the sprocket-wheel X, said rollers WV being mounted on the rising and falling crossliead Y, froln which depends the vertical stem Z, the latter being fitted in the eye Z', which is connected with the top plate A' of a traveling frame B', the lattersupporting the frame S of the conveyer R through intermediate parts to be hereinafter described.

In order to sustain the buckets of the apron N of the conveyer L, the frame L thereof is provided with shoes O',.on which the studs of said apron rest and ride, -as most plainly shown in Fig. l. 'Ihe frameof the conveyer R is provided with shoes E', on which the studs of the buckets of the conveyer R rest, it being evident that by this provision the respective aprons are prevented from sagging and having their joints strained. The frame S of the conveyer R rises from the frame F' of the turn-table G', the latter being connected by the pivotal bolt Il.' with the travelingr frame B', and so interposed between said frames F' B'. By this provision the conveyer R can be placed in either a transverse or a longitudinal position yon the canti-nek.

In order to shift the conveyer R so as to discharge the snow on either the right or left side of the track, thev frame S of said con veyer has secured to it the rack-bar J', with which engages the pinion K' on the shaft Il', whose bearings are on the frame F', it being evident that by rotating said shaft motion is communicated to the pinion K, and consequently to the rack-bar J', whereby the frame f S and superimposed parts follow the latter,

'and so set the conveyer R as required.

Motion is communicated to the sprocket-chain V by means of the sprocket-wheel X, the latter being freely fitted on the shaft lvl', wh ich carries the bevel gear-wheel E, and is connected with said shaft by means of a feather, so that while said sprocket-wheel may receive rotary motion from said shaft it 1n ay rotate therewith. i

Connected with the base of the traveling frame B is the fork N', which freely engages with the neck P' on the hub of the sprocketwheel X, by which provision said sprocket- Wheel moves with said traveler and preserves the position of the sprocket-chain V, it being noticed that when the tightening-rollers W are lowered the chain V is loosened, and thus becomes inoperative and may be removed.. When, however, said rollers are raised, said chain V is again tightened and becomes operative for rotating the sprocket-wheels U, and consequently the apron of the conveyer R. Then the tighteningr0llers are in their elevated or operative position, its stem Z is 'controlled by the screw Q', which is fitted to the eye Z' and engages with said stem.

In order to hold the frame S of the conveyer R in either of its positions to the right or left,

the frame F' is provided with a guide R', on which is mounted the screw S', the latter' being` adapted to engage with the side bar T' of said frame S, said bar having a series of openings into which the point of said screw may enter.

The turn-table G' has in its periphery the recesses U', into either of whiehrnay enter the detent V', the latterbeing connected with the spring-pressed vlever lV', which is pivotally mountedon the head of the traveling frame B', whereby the conveyer R may be located in either its longitudinal or transverse position.

In order to raise and lower the frame B', and consequently the conveyer R, there depends from the head of the f rame B the rackbars X', with which engage the pinions Y', whose shaft A2 is mounted on the frame B', it being evident that by rotating said shaft -motion is communicated to the pinions, and

consequently to the rack-bar, the effect of which is evident. In order to retain said conveyer in its adjusted vertical position, I employ the dog B2, which is mounted on the frame B' and adapted to engage with the teeth of either of the pinions Y' on the shaft A2. (See Fig. 6.)

In order to impart motion to the traveling frame B' in the longitudinal direction of the truck, and consequently to the conveyer mounted thereon, I employ the pinion C2, whose shaft E2 is mounted on said frame B', said pinion meshing with the rack F2, which is secured to the floor of the truck A, said shaft E2 being adapted to have a crank-liandle applied thereto, whereby by properly rotating the same the pinion rides over the rack-bar, thus moving the conveyer R toward either end of the truck.

In order to retain the frame B' in the adjusted` position of the conveyer R, said frame is provided with a latch G2, which is adapted to engage with either of the bars Il2 on the floor of the truck, as most plainly seen in Figs. 2 and G.

In order to change the degree of inclination of the conveyer L, there is pivoted to the frame LX thereof the prop J2, whose lower end is pivoted to the sliding bar K2, which is guided on the iloor of the truck, and has secured to or formed with itat the end opposite to said prop the rack L2, with which engages the pinion M2, which is mounted on the shaft N2, t-he latter having its bearings on the floor'of the truck, said shaft being adapted to have a crank-handle applied thereto,whereby by rotating the same motion is imparted to the bar K2 and the prop J 2 is raised or lowered, thus turning the frame LX on its axis or shaft J and varying the pitch or angle of the conveyer L, (see Figs. l, 2, 6, and 7,) without IIO affecting the chain or belt G, which drives said shaft J through the intermediate wheel H.

In order to lock the sliding bar K2, there is mounted in the bearing M2 of the shaft M or other fixed point on the truck the dog P2, whose nose is adapted to engage with the contiguous tooth of the rack-bar L2 and prevent motion of the latter.

The base-pieces Q2 of the traveling frame B are freely fitted in the horizontally-slotted pieces or ways R2 on the sides of the floor of the truck, thus serving to sustain said frame and guide the same in its opposite motions.

In order to conveniently shift the beveled gear-wheels C, either of said pinions is provided with a neck S2, which is freely engaged bythe lever T2, the latter being connected with a rod U2, which is freely fitted on the upright V2 on the floor of the truck,A said upright having a screw W2 mounted thereon for tightening against said rod, and consequently controlling the lever T2 and holding the beveled gear-wheels C in their adjusted positions to and from the beveled gearwheels E.

Rising from the endsof the frame S are the arms X2, on either of which is supported the plate or detleetor Y2, which hangs over the end of thc buckets of the conveycr R opposite to the discharge end thereof, so as to prevent the snow dumped from the couveyer L falling over said former end.

The bases of the buckets of both conveyers are formed of wood or other material not easily affected by cold, so as to prevent the freezing of the snow thereof.

The operation is as follows: The conveyer R is set in the proper position relatively to the conveyer N, so as to receive the snow therefrom a-nd discharge the same at the right or left according to requirements,`the parts assuming the position as shown in Figs. l and 2. Power is applied to the shaft B, the gearwheels C being shifted so as to cause the rotation of the shaft M in the proper direction. The car orvehicle is then advanced, and the conveyer L takes up the snow and dumps it on the conveyer R, by which latter it is directed to and discharged at the side of the track or road-bed. Vhen the Work is aecomplished, the apron V is loosened or removed, thus rendering the conveyer R inoperative, and the latter is removed from the conveyer L-say to the dotted position shown in Fig. l when it is turned, as indicated bythe arrows b, Fig. 2, and placed in longitudinal position on the truck. The conveyer L has its angle changed, so that its upper end is lowered upon the adjacent end of the conveyer R and the forward end is raised, the driving-shaft having been previously divested of power, it being evident that the conveyer R presents no projecting portions beyond the side of the car-truck, and the car may be run while the conductors remain inoperative.

Although I have described the machine as adapted, for the removal of snow, I do not limit myself thereto, as sand, loose earth, stones, dac., may likewise be removed by the same.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

l. A longitudinally-extending conveyer, and a pivotal support therefor, in combination means for adjusting the angle of said conveyer, said means consisting of a prop, a slide, said prop being pivotally connected with said slide and the frame of said conveyer, and means for operating said slide in opposite directions.

2. A longitudinally-extending conveyer, a pivotal support therefor, means for operatin g the buckets of said con veyer, a prop pivotally connected with the frame of the conveyer, a sliding bar on which said prop is pivoted, a rack on said bar and a pinion meshing with said rack.

3. In a snow-remover, a conveyer, a turntable connected with the frame of said conveyer, a support for said tu rn-table, a detent, and a lever carrying the same, said turn-table having a plurality of recesses, into either of which said detent lnay enter.

4t. In a snow-remover, a transversely-extending conveyer, a belt for operating the buckets thereof, means for operating said belt, and an adjustable tightener forsaid belt.

5. In a snow-remover, a conveyer, a sup-- port for the frame thereof, means on said frame and support for moving said convcyer to the right or left side of the carrier of the device, rollers mounted on a frame independent of said support, a driving-wheel on said support, and a belt passing around said rollers, thebucket-wheels of said conveyer, and said driving-wheel, said rollers being movable toward and from said driving-wheel for loosening or tightening said belt, in either the right, left or intermediate positions of said conveyer.

G. In a snowremover, a rising-and-falling frame, a support therefor, a turn-table mounted on the head of said frame, a conveyerconnected with said tu rn-table, a rack depending from said head, a gear-wheel on said support engaging said rack, and a movable dog on said support adapted to interlock with the teeth of said gear-Wheel.

7. In a snow-remover, a transversely-extending conveyer, a support therefor, a guide on said support for the frame of said conveyer, and means on said guide for locking said frame, said means consisting of a latch on said frame and bars on said support, said latch being adapted to engage with said bars, respectively on the forward Orbackward positions of said conveyer,

8. In a snow-remover, longitudinally and transversely extending conveyers, a truck on which said conveyers are mounted, a main shaft at one end of said truck, and an additional shaft at the other end thereof, Wheels on said shafts, an endless belt passing around IOO said Wheels, means for conveying power from the Wheel on said additional shaft to the bucket-operating devices on the frame of the longitudinally-extending conveyer, an auxiliary shaft at a right angle to the main shaft and geared therewith, a Wheel on said auxiliary shaft, Wheels on the frame of the transversel)7 extending conveyer engaging the buckets thereof, and an endless belt on the last-named Wheel and Wheels for operating the same and consequently the buckets of the transversely-extending conveyer, the longitudinally-extending conveyer being pivotally mounted on said additional shaft as its axis whereby it may be titled thereon.

9. In a snow-remover, a conveyer, asupport therefor, and means on the latter and the frame of the former forlocking said conveyer in either of its reverse directions, the saine consisting of the guide R and the screw S mounted therein, said screw being adapted to engage with the bar Tof the frame of said conveyer.

l0. In a sno\v-remover, a conveyer', a truck on which said conveyer is mounted, a sliding rack mounted on said truck, a prop pivotally connected with saidrack and the frame of said conveyor, and means on a stationary member of said truck adapted to engage said rack for locking thc conveyor in angularlyadjustable positions.

l1. Longitudinally and transversely ,extending conveyers in combination with a longitudinally-arranged detlector supported on the end of the transversely-extending conveyer opposite to the discharge end thereof and adjacent to the discharge end of the longitudinally-extending conveyer,said deflector being parallel to the buckets of the transversely-extending conveyer.

12. In a snow-removena transversely-extending conveyer, arms rising from the ends of the frame thereof, and a deector snpported on said arms and overhanging the end of the buckets of said conveyer opposite to the discharge end thereof, said detlector being parallel with the buckets of the conveyer.

13. In a snow-remover, a transversely-extending conveyer, a support on which the frame of said conveyer is laterally movable,

'a belt for operating the buckets of said conveyer, a Wheel and means for transmitting power thereto for imparting motion to said belt, and a pulley, said Wheel and pulleybeing mountedindependent of the sliding frame of the conveyer, whereby said belt may be operated in the extreme side or intermediate positions of the conveyer.

ROBERT HELLER. Witnesses:

JOHN A. WIEDERSHEIM, WM. CANER WIEDEnsHEIM. 

